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Fortnite is offering direct payments w/ discounts to get around app store fees on Android, iOS

Epic Games has been very vocal about its distaste for 30% fees charged by Google and Apple, despite giving in and distributing its hit game Fortnite through the Play Store and App Store. Now, to get around those fees, Fortnite is adding “direct payments.” Update: Apple has removed Fortnite from the App Store. It currently remains on Google Play. More on . As a part of its “mega-drop”…
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95% of Chinese iPhone owners would abandon Apple without WeChat

A huge Chinese survey with more than 1.2 million responses shows that 95% of Chinese iPhone owners would switch from Apple to another smartphone brand, rather than give up WeChat. The survey follows an executive order by Donald Trump banning US companies from transactions…
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Alleged OLED display for upcoming iPhone 12 surfaces in leaked image

As we move closer towards this fall’s release of the iPhone 12, we expect to see additional leaks start to surface from Apple’s supply chain. Today, a new image posted to Twitter by leaker claims to show the OLED display that will be used in the iPhone 12 this year. It’s challenging to discern too many details from the image itself, and the accompanying tweet provides no additional context…
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Microsoft ends tests with xCloud gaming platform on iOS due to App Store policies [Ux2]

Microsoft started testing its xCloud gaming platform on iOS in February, but things have been complicated since then. The company announced today that it’s ending tests with xCloud on Apple’s mobile operating system due to strict App Store policies. Check out the latest Apple iPhones at great prices from Gizmofashion – our recommended retail partner. Author: Filipe Espósito.
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iOS 14: How to translate websites on iPhone and iPad

One of the less flashy but valuable upgrades that arrives with Safari this year is built-in translation. Follow along for a look at how to translate websites on iPhone and iPad in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. In addition to the dedicated new Translate app for iPhone and iPad in iOS 14/iPadOS 14, Safari also gets the ability to translate entire websites with the latest software. The feature is in beta…
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